News Details
Hellmund: We had agreed to terms to buy Manor
The rescue of Manor nearly happened according to businessman Tavo Hellmund who led a consortium in a bid to takeover the struggling backmarker team, but all the efforts to save the team came to naught. Hellmund, a key figure in securing the United States Grand Prix in Austin, told F1i, “At one point we had agreed to terms. We made two stabs at it. We offered 22 million pounds a year and one-half ago. The first go-round, we were even going to involve Anthony Hamilton, Lewis’ dad.' “We were looking to form a partnership with one of the big manufacturers, Mercedes or Honda. We had conversations with both. That way you can get motors — discounted motors — and get a driver.' Hellmund...
Full Story »
Full Story »
8y ago from GrandPrix247.com
0
You May Also Be Interested In...
How to bet on Formula 1
While NASCAR may be the most popular form of motor racing in the United...
8y ago from PlanetF1.com
Hellmund laments lost opportunities to rescue Manor
XPB Images
Long linked to a potential deal to bail out the...
8y ago from F1i.com
Manor F1: Team fold after administrator fails to find...
The Manor team have collapsed after administrators failed to find a buyer...
8y ago from BBC.co.uk
Manor collapse 'a failure of the F1 system' - Minardi
XPB Images
Former Formula One team owner Giancarlo Minardi has...
8y ago from F1i.com
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
Jack Miller: Yamaha are ‘busting their arses' on...
Pramac rider Jack Miller has seen first-hand the efforts of Yamaha on its...
2h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
‘Super talented’ MotoGP rookie Diogo Moreira...
Pedro Acosta believes “super talented” rookie Diogo Moreira has the...
1d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Fermin Aldeguer remains hospitalised after leg surgery
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
Ranking IndyCar’s rising stars to watch in 2026
No description available...
3d ago from Motorsport.com
Alex Palou delivers takedown of McLaren F1 drivers...
IndyCar champion Alex Palou has delivered a takedown of both McLaren...
5d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Will Power turns first IndyCar laps with Andretti at...
IndyCar veteran Will Power completed his first test laps with his new...
5d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Power completes “very good” first outing with...
No description available...
5d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On TotalWRC.com
Dakar 2026, Stage 9: Ford takes 1-2 in overall...
No description available...
6h ago from Motorsport.com
How Elfyn Evans plans to finally achieve rallying’s...
No description available...
4h ago from Motorsport.com
How did WRC champion Kalle Rovanpera’s single-seater...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Naturally-aspirated V8: What Ford is doing differently...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On GunnersToday.com
Mikel Arteta provides injury update on 4 key Arsenal...
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has spoken to the press about the fitness of...
17m ago from SportsKeeda.com
Chelsea vs Arsenal Prediction and Betting Tips | 14th...
The EFL Cup is back in action with another set of matches this week as...
17m ago from SportsKeeda.com
Every word of Mikel Arteta's pre-Chelsea vs Arsenal...
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta gave his press conference ahead of the...
2h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Arteta to change Arsenal star's position to...
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta could reportedly change Myles Lewis-Skelly's...
3h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Comments
Hottest News
Cadillac pulls the covers off bold monochrome look for F1...
The wait is nearly over, and Cadillac is making... Read More »
1h ago from F1i.com
Former Williams F1 driver jailed for trackside tantrum
Once a fleeting name on the Formula 1 grid,... Read More »
58m ago from F1i.com
Cadillac unveils livery for F1 testing bow
Cadillac F1 Team has unveiled the livery that... Read More »
1h ago from MotorsportWeek.com
